Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
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Found a dead animal
Occasionally we all come across the sad sight of a dead animal. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust does not offer any services related to the discovery, reporting, or disposal of dead animals, but this page will help you know what to do if you find one.
Field vole
With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Why the water vole?
How boosting water vole numbers helps other wildlife, and exploring why water voles are essential for healthy wetland ecosystems.
The Water Vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
Water Vole Recovery Project
The Nottinghamshire Water Vole Recovery Project is aimed at boosting water vole numbers in key areas across the county
Water Vole Recovery Project - Project Outcomes
The Nottinghamshire Water Vole Recovery Project is aimed at boosting water vole numbers in key areas across the county
Annual meadow-grass
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
From Familiar to Phantom: The Whole Story on the Water Vole
Water voles are sadly in decline, but what are the reasons and what can be done about it?
Project seeking to bring Nottinghamshire’s water vole population back from the brink reaches exciting stage
The Nottinghamshire Water Vole Recovery Project - one of more than 60 projects aimed at recovering a wide range of our scarcest animals and plants supported by £14.5 million of funding via Natural…
Bank Holiday BBQ planned as popular Nottinghamshire nature centre continues to mark 20th Anniversary
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is gearing up for a three-day BBQ event as part of a range of activities planned for the Bank Holiday Weekend as the charity continues to mark the 20th Anniversary…